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Business exec fired over vile racist, homophobic tirade when stopped from opening plane door

A business exec allegedly hurled vile racist and homophobic slurs at passengers and cabin crew after he was blocked from opening a plane door, according to a report.

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Business exec fired over vile racist, homophobic tirade when stopped from opening plane doorA business exec allegedly hurled vile racist and homophobic slurs at passengers and cabin crew after he was blocked from opening a plane door, according to a report.
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